Letti di Notte — Pop Literary Festival

A pop literary festival under the stars of Carmagnola

Letti di Notte is the literary event that transforms the Cascina Vigna park, in the heart of Carmagnola, into a large open-air living room every June. Created to bring the public closer to books through a light and popular approach—hence the "pop literary" formula—the festival brings writers, journalists, actors, and television personalities to this town in the Metropolitan City of Turin, Piedmont, to discuss their work in direct, informal conversations.

The evening format

Each event follows a proven structure: the author presents their book in conversation with a journalist, answers questions from the audience, and signs copies at the end of the evening. The meetings start at 9:00 PM and admission is free until capacity is reached, with no booking required. Over the years, the festival has sold out almost every night, with an average of over 500 spectators per event.

More than just books

• Dance: Interludes and performances by the artists of Essenza Danza open or accompany the evenings.
• Letti di Notte Kids: Free literary workshops dedicated to children.
• Themed desserts: Local pastry shops prepare creations inspired by reading, such as the "Book Pie," "Book Cream," and "Book Sacher."
• Competitions: Photo contests and writing competitions for schools accompany the edition.

Where and when

The venue is the Cascina Vigna park, at via San Francesco di Sales 188, which features ample parking and a bar-refreshment service active during the evenings. Directed by Maurizio Liberti and promoted by the Carmagnola Reading Group together with the Municipality and the Metropolitan City of Turin, the festival is part of the city's Month of Culture and represents one of the most popular cultural events in the Carmagnola calendar.